CA2133328A1 - Method and device for processing free-flowing materials - Google Patents
Method and device for processing free-flowing materialsInfo
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F27—FURNACES; KILNS; OVENS; RETORTS
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Abstract
Abstract The invention is directed to a method for processing free-flowing materials, in particular filter dust from industrial metallurgical waste and domestic waste incineration plants, and to a device for carrying out this method.
In order to ensure that the end product can be reused or can be disposed of in an environmentally sound manner, the following steps are carried out: the free-flowing material is mixed in the dry state with a reducing agent; the mixture is inserted through the bore of at least one hollow electrode in a metallurgical vessel, the electrode being immersed in the slag located in the vessel, and is applied to the surface of the slag and injected into the molten slag pneumatically; heat is supplied to the mixture during the reaction between the mixture and the slag; evaporating components in the mixture are sucked out above the surface of the slag;
components sinking into the slag are tapped together with the slag and the remaining components of the mixture remain in the slag and are discharged along with the slag. The bore of the hollow electrode is connected with a device (50) for feeding and discharging gaseous media. The power supply (30) has elements for maintaining constant current (36) and for regulating the electrical output (37).
(Fig 1)
In order to ensure that the end product can be reused or can be disposed of in an environmentally sound manner, the following steps are carried out: the free-flowing material is mixed in the dry state with a reducing agent; the mixture is inserted through the bore of at least one hollow electrode in a metallurgical vessel, the electrode being immersed in the slag located in the vessel, and is applied to the surface of the slag and injected into the molten slag pneumatically; heat is supplied to the mixture during the reaction between the mixture and the slag; evaporating components in the mixture are sucked out above the surface of the slag;
components sinking into the slag are tapped together with the slag and the remaining components of the mixture remain in the slag and are discharged along with the slag. The bore of the hollow electrode is connected with a device (50) for feeding and discharging gaseous media. The power supply (30) has elements for maintaining constant current (36) and for regulating the electrical output (37).
(Fig 1)
Description
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~F TRAN SLA7 1 ON
METI~OD AND DEVICE FOR PROCESSING FREE-FLOWING MATER~ALS
The invention is direeted to a method for proeessing free-flowing material, in partieular filter dust from industrial metallurgieal waste and domestie waste ineineration plants, and to a deviee for carrying out the method.
In plants for extraetive production and processing of metals, the flue gas is direeted ` ;
through filters to deerease the burden on the environment. This gas eontains dust partieles whieh contain valuable alloying carriers whose recovery is desirable or toxic components whose disposal presents difficulties.
For example, residues oceurring in preeious metal produetion, chiefly filter dust and -- `.
sludge, are disposed of primarily in landfills. In so doing, recoverable quantities of valuable alloying carriers and steel-improving components sueh as ehromium, niekel, molybdenum and manganese are disposed of in a wasteful manner; on the other hand, these residues eontain toxie eomponents whieh must be disposed of in special waste disposal sites at great expense and at the risk of burdening the environment. In other processes, this dust contains additional valuable materials such as lead and zinc. . .
Solid residues remaining after incineration of domestic waste include ashes, filter dust and reaction products resulting from the eleaning of waste gases. Aside from the heavy metal eontent, the addition of organic compounds such as dioxin and furan is Qf partieular eoneern in this regard. As a result of materials introdueed in the garbage sueh as mereury, heavy metals . . ~ .
and ehlorine-eontaining compounds at the temperatures employed in waste incineration plants, pollutants caused by incineration, e.g. carbon monoxide and oxides of nitrogen, often contain new undesirable and, in some cases, toxic compounds in the slag, filter ashes, fiue gas and deposits.
There are a number of suggestions relating to the processing of such residues. For example, it is known from DE-OS 37 05 787 to heat waste dust in an oxidizing atmosphere to .
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a temperature sufficient for the formation of lead oxide vapors. The lead oxide vapors are separated from the zinc oxide in the gas and solidified. The solidified lead oxide is then reeovered. In this proeess, a number of toxie materials remain in the starting materials.
In a proeess known from DE-OS 38 27 0S6 for thermal deeontamination of filter dusts -~
and other residues, partieularly residues from ineh1eration plants, pyrolysis installations and : .
plants for proeessing varnish sludge, the material is introdueed into a erueible furnaee to remove any dioxin and furan whieh may be eontained and is melted at temperatures of 1,400 - - :~
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~F TRAN SLA7 1 ON
METI~OD AND DEVICE FOR PROCESSING FREE-FLOWING MATER~ALS
The invention is direeted to a method for proeessing free-flowing material, in partieular filter dust from industrial metallurgieal waste and domestie waste ineineration plants, and to a deviee for carrying out the method.
In plants for extraetive production and processing of metals, the flue gas is direeted ` ;
through filters to deerease the burden on the environment. This gas eontains dust partieles whieh contain valuable alloying carriers whose recovery is desirable or toxic components whose disposal presents difficulties.
For example, residues oceurring in preeious metal produetion, chiefly filter dust and -- `.
sludge, are disposed of primarily in landfills. In so doing, recoverable quantities of valuable alloying carriers and steel-improving components sueh as ehromium, niekel, molybdenum and manganese are disposed of in a wasteful manner; on the other hand, these residues eontain toxie eomponents whieh must be disposed of in special waste disposal sites at great expense and at the risk of burdening the environment. In other processes, this dust contains additional valuable materials such as lead and zinc. . .
Solid residues remaining after incineration of domestic waste include ashes, filter dust and reaction products resulting from the eleaning of waste gases. Aside from the heavy metal eontent, the addition of organic compounds such as dioxin and furan is Qf partieular eoneern in this regard. As a result of materials introdueed in the garbage sueh as mereury, heavy metals . . ~ .
and ehlorine-eontaining compounds at the temperatures employed in waste incineration plants, pollutants caused by incineration, e.g. carbon monoxide and oxides of nitrogen, often contain new undesirable and, in some cases, toxic compounds in the slag, filter ashes, fiue gas and deposits.
There are a number of suggestions relating to the processing of such residues. For example, it is known from DE-OS 37 05 787 to heat waste dust in an oxidizing atmosphere to .
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a temperature sufficient for the formation of lead oxide vapors. The lead oxide vapors are separated from the zinc oxide in the gas and solidified. The solidified lead oxide is then reeovered. In this proeess, a number of toxie materials remain in the starting materials.
In a proeess known from DE-OS 38 27 0S6 for thermal deeontamination of filter dusts -~
and other residues, partieularly residues from ineh1eration plants, pyrolysis installations and : .
plants for proeessing varnish sludge, the material is introdueed into a erueible furnaee to remove any dioxin and furan whieh may be eontained and is melted at temperatures of 1,400 - - :~
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to 1,600 C. The liquid phase is extracted and quenched and the gas phase is treated in a dust ~ . -extractor.
In this process, not all of the materials to be recovered or eliminated are collected or, if so, not to the desired extent. - - i a Therefore, the object of the present invention is to provide a method and an accompanying device for treating contaminated free-flowing material in which the end product ... ~ . -can be reused or disposed of in an environmentally sound manner.
This object is met by the invention through the characterizing features contained in the method claim 1 and device claim 12.
The invention makes use of a d.c. or a.c. smelting furnace in which the free-flowing material to be treated is fed through the bore of the electrode(s). The electrode is immersed in the slag floating on top of the molten metal.
In particular, filter dust from iron and steel plants, rnetallurgical plants and garbage incineration plants is processed. This dust is mixed with a reducing agent, e.g., coke slack with possible additions of quartz and lime, in a given mixing ratio. This mixture is inserted through the bore of the hollow electrode and applied to the surface of the slag penetrating into the head of the electrode. The mixture absorbs heat from the slag and from the surrounding electrodes, bringing about a first reaction between the components of the mixture. ~ -: : . .; .
Development of gas and foaming of the slag take place during this reaction. The development of gas results in an increase in pressure in the bore of the hollow electrode which is otherwise closed. .~
According to the invention, influence is exerted on this gas pressure. By relieving the . ..
pressure, it is possible to alleviate the pressure to the extent that the mixture is slowly absorbed by the slag. By increasing the gas pressure, the mixture accumulated at the head of ~:
the electrode can be pressed into the melt in a controlled manner. The pressure may also be increased by way of individual pressure shocks. The progressive increase in gas pressure and ..
absorption of the mixture in the slag causes the slag to foam in a corresponding manner.
The foaming ofthe slag in the region ofthe electrode head results in a noticeable - -~
increase in the electrical resistance of the slag. This effect is further enhanced in that the slag is cooled by introducing the mixture which is perceptibly cooler than the slag. According to the invention, the electric power is increased to a predetermined extent and the supply of heat is accordingly increased corresponding to the feed rate of the mixture.
Depending on the chemical composition and physical properties of the individual . -components contained in the mixture, these components exit the metallurgical vessel in one of three ways~
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a) components having a specific mass higher than the slag which are allowed sufficient time to sink out of the slag are absorbed by the melt and removed along with the latter from the metallurgical vessel;
b) components which evaporate or which are so light that they are entrained by the gas are fed to a dust separator. If the mixture to be processed produces gases containing evaporated metals such as zinc and lead, these gases, insofar as they contain metals, are fed to the condenser where the metals are separated. If these gases contain metal in the form of oxides, they can be discharged along with the dust and then reused. In order that pollutants which are resistant to high temperatures can be eliminated from the waste gas, the char~ed gas can be supplied to an after-burning chamber;
c) components with a specific mass comparable to the slag remain in the slag and are ~ ~ ;. ;.
removed from the metallurgical vessel along with the slag.
The mixture is advantageously fed by batches. The individual batches accumulate at ~ ~-the head of the hollow electrode in the manner of plugs and are pressed into the slag by the ~ 3 pressure momentum brought about by a transporting gas.
The dwell time of the mixture in the slag and accordingly the duration of the reaction between the individual particles and the slag is influenced by suitable selection of the reducing agent and its particle size. Self-feeding pellets, so called, are used in an advantageous .
embodiment form. - -The smelting furnace is normally not tapped continuously, so that thc slag can remain in the furnace vessel for a sufficient period of time. In this way, it is possible to exert further : : ~ -influence on the slag. The viscosity of the slag is a determining factor for the intensity and ~ ;'`-` .
duration of tl1e reaction between the components of tl1e mixture remaining in the slag and the `~
slag itself. In this regard, it is suggested to arrange at least one additional electrode in the furnace to supply additional heat to the slag outside of the hollow electrodes. ~ r~ ~, .
In an advantageous development, the additional electrode is also constructed as a hollow electrode, depending on the materials to be processed, so as to enable residual .... - `,rJ'.~''' "
reactions ofthe slag, e.g., by supplying carbon carriers. ~ ... ~ . .
Combustible components in the flue gas can be burned while still in the furnace space.
For this purpose, it is suggested to introduce oxidizing fluids into the furnace space. The slag is covered by a layer of coke in order to prevent reoxidation.
The advantage of the device according to the invention consists in that fine or dust-like . ~ ;
charging materials are not exposed to the thermal lift of the hearth atmosphere when charged so as to prevent an increase in dust in the waste gas.
As a result of the low specific mass of carbon carriers such as coke and coal, these charging components float on top of the slag bath. This impairs and may even prevent the intimate contact between the melt and the reducing agent which is required for the metallurgical process. The device according to the invention brings about such intimate contact by injecting the reducing agent directly into the slag and this contact is increased by the turbulence caused in the slag by the direct feed.
An embodiment example of the invention is shown in Figure l . ~ . ; . -. ~
Figure I shows a metallurgical vessel 10 with a base 11, a wall 12 and a cover 13, all ~ a of which are provided with refractory cladding 19. A tap opening 4 which can be blocked by a locking device 15 is located in the region of the base 11. Further, a slag tap 16 which can be blocked by a locking device 17 is provided in the wall 12.
The cover 13 has a gas discharge 21 communicating with a gas cleaning arrangement 20 which is not shown in more detail.
An electrode 31 is guided through the cover, the head of the electrode 31 projecting into the metallurgical vessel ]0. When the metallurgical vessel 10 operates on three-phase alternating current, electrodes 31, 32, 33 are provided in the cover. In a direct-current vessel 10, a base electrode 34 is arranged in the base 11.
In addition to electrodes 31 to 33 of the power supply system, another electrode 35 can also be guided through the cover 13. -~
-`` 2 1 3 3 3 2 8 The power supply 30 contains elements 36 for maintaining constant current and components 37 for regulating power which are connected in turn with a regulating device 39.
The regulating device 39 is connected with various measuring instruments. Figure 1 shows power measurement device 38 6y way of example. :
Electrodes 31 to 33 and, as the case may be, electrode 35 are constructed as hollow electrodes. The material feed 40 which has a container 41 supplying the materials to a volumetric conveyor 42 is arranged at the foot of the electrodes. In the drawing, the conveyor ~: ~ :. .
42 is constructed as a screw which transports the material to the lock 45. The lock 45. .-~
contains shut-off devices 43 and 44. The drawing does not show the construction of the .
conveyor 42 as a cellular wheel 46.
The lock 45 (or a cell of the cellular wheel 46) is connected with a pressure line 57.
By means of this pressure line it is possible to introduce gaseous media into the lock by means of a pump 59 and to exert a controlled influence on the amount and rate of the mixture to be transported to the furnace. . .
In the material transporting arrangement downstream of the lock, the electrodes 31 to 33 are connected with a gas feed and gas discharge 50 having a pump 51 which is connected with the bore of the hollow electrode 31 via a gas feed line 58 having a shut-off device 52.
The gas feed line 58 also has an outlet opening 53 which can be activated by a shut-off device 54.
Further, the gas feed line 58 is provided with a pressure gauge 55 which is connected in a suitable manner with a regulating device 56 controlling the pump 51.
A gas feed 22 is provided in the wall 12 of the metallurgical vessel 10. An oxidizing fluid 65 can be introduced into the furnace space 18 through this gas feed 22.
The following media 60 are located in the metallurgical vessel: melt 61, slag 62, coke slack 63 and flue gas 64.
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In this process, not all of the materials to be recovered or eliminated are collected or, if so, not to the desired extent. - - i a Therefore, the object of the present invention is to provide a method and an accompanying device for treating contaminated free-flowing material in which the end product ... ~ . -can be reused or disposed of in an environmentally sound manner.
This object is met by the invention through the characterizing features contained in the method claim 1 and device claim 12.
The invention makes use of a d.c. or a.c. smelting furnace in which the free-flowing material to be treated is fed through the bore of the electrode(s). The electrode is immersed in the slag floating on top of the molten metal.
In particular, filter dust from iron and steel plants, rnetallurgical plants and garbage incineration plants is processed. This dust is mixed with a reducing agent, e.g., coke slack with possible additions of quartz and lime, in a given mixing ratio. This mixture is inserted through the bore of the hollow electrode and applied to the surface of the slag penetrating into the head of the electrode. The mixture absorbs heat from the slag and from the surrounding electrodes, bringing about a first reaction between the components of the mixture. ~ -: : . .; .
Development of gas and foaming of the slag take place during this reaction. The development of gas results in an increase in pressure in the bore of the hollow electrode which is otherwise closed. .~
According to the invention, influence is exerted on this gas pressure. By relieving the . ..
pressure, it is possible to alleviate the pressure to the extent that the mixture is slowly absorbed by the slag. By increasing the gas pressure, the mixture accumulated at the head of ~:
the electrode can be pressed into the melt in a controlled manner. The pressure may also be increased by way of individual pressure shocks. The progressive increase in gas pressure and ..
absorption of the mixture in the slag causes the slag to foam in a corresponding manner.
The foaming ofthe slag in the region ofthe electrode head results in a noticeable - -~
increase in the electrical resistance of the slag. This effect is further enhanced in that the slag is cooled by introducing the mixture which is perceptibly cooler than the slag. According to the invention, the electric power is increased to a predetermined extent and the supply of heat is accordingly increased corresponding to the feed rate of the mixture.
Depending on the chemical composition and physical properties of the individual . -components contained in the mixture, these components exit the metallurgical vessel in one of three ways~
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a) components having a specific mass higher than the slag which are allowed sufficient time to sink out of the slag are absorbed by the melt and removed along with the latter from the metallurgical vessel;
b) components which evaporate or which are so light that they are entrained by the gas are fed to a dust separator. If the mixture to be processed produces gases containing evaporated metals such as zinc and lead, these gases, insofar as they contain metals, are fed to the condenser where the metals are separated. If these gases contain metal in the form of oxides, they can be discharged along with the dust and then reused. In order that pollutants which are resistant to high temperatures can be eliminated from the waste gas, the char~ed gas can be supplied to an after-burning chamber;
c) components with a specific mass comparable to the slag remain in the slag and are ~ ~ ;. ;.
removed from the metallurgical vessel along with the slag.
The mixture is advantageously fed by batches. The individual batches accumulate at ~ ~-the head of the hollow electrode in the manner of plugs and are pressed into the slag by the ~ 3 pressure momentum brought about by a transporting gas.
The dwell time of the mixture in the slag and accordingly the duration of the reaction between the individual particles and the slag is influenced by suitable selection of the reducing agent and its particle size. Self-feeding pellets, so called, are used in an advantageous .
embodiment form. - -The smelting furnace is normally not tapped continuously, so that thc slag can remain in the furnace vessel for a sufficient period of time. In this way, it is possible to exert further : : ~ -influence on the slag. The viscosity of the slag is a determining factor for the intensity and ~ ;'`-` .
duration of tl1e reaction between the components of tl1e mixture remaining in the slag and the `~
slag itself. In this regard, it is suggested to arrange at least one additional electrode in the furnace to supply additional heat to the slag outside of the hollow electrodes. ~ r~ ~, .
In an advantageous development, the additional electrode is also constructed as a hollow electrode, depending on the materials to be processed, so as to enable residual .... - `,rJ'.~''' "
reactions ofthe slag, e.g., by supplying carbon carriers. ~ ... ~ . .
Combustible components in the flue gas can be burned while still in the furnace space.
For this purpose, it is suggested to introduce oxidizing fluids into the furnace space. The slag is covered by a layer of coke in order to prevent reoxidation.
The advantage of the device according to the invention consists in that fine or dust-like . ~ ;
charging materials are not exposed to the thermal lift of the hearth atmosphere when charged so as to prevent an increase in dust in the waste gas.
As a result of the low specific mass of carbon carriers such as coke and coal, these charging components float on top of the slag bath. This impairs and may even prevent the intimate contact between the melt and the reducing agent which is required for the metallurgical process. The device according to the invention brings about such intimate contact by injecting the reducing agent directly into the slag and this contact is increased by the turbulence caused in the slag by the direct feed.
An embodiment example of the invention is shown in Figure l . ~ . ; . -. ~
Figure I shows a metallurgical vessel 10 with a base 11, a wall 12 and a cover 13, all ~ a of which are provided with refractory cladding 19. A tap opening 4 which can be blocked by a locking device 15 is located in the region of the base 11. Further, a slag tap 16 which can be blocked by a locking device 17 is provided in the wall 12.
The cover 13 has a gas discharge 21 communicating with a gas cleaning arrangement 20 which is not shown in more detail.
An electrode 31 is guided through the cover, the head of the electrode 31 projecting into the metallurgical vessel ]0. When the metallurgical vessel 10 operates on three-phase alternating current, electrodes 31, 32, 33 are provided in the cover. In a direct-current vessel 10, a base electrode 34 is arranged in the base 11.
In addition to electrodes 31 to 33 of the power supply system, another electrode 35 can also be guided through the cover 13. -~
-`` 2 1 3 3 3 2 8 The power supply 30 contains elements 36 for maintaining constant current and components 37 for regulating power which are connected in turn with a regulating device 39.
The regulating device 39 is connected with various measuring instruments. Figure 1 shows power measurement device 38 6y way of example. :
Electrodes 31 to 33 and, as the case may be, electrode 35 are constructed as hollow electrodes. The material feed 40 which has a container 41 supplying the materials to a volumetric conveyor 42 is arranged at the foot of the electrodes. In the drawing, the conveyor ~: ~ :. .
42 is constructed as a screw which transports the material to the lock 45. The lock 45. .-~
contains shut-off devices 43 and 44. The drawing does not show the construction of the .
conveyor 42 as a cellular wheel 46.
The lock 45 (or a cell of the cellular wheel 46) is connected with a pressure line 57.
By means of this pressure line it is possible to introduce gaseous media into the lock by means of a pump 59 and to exert a controlled influence on the amount and rate of the mixture to be transported to the furnace. . .
In the material transporting arrangement downstream of the lock, the electrodes 31 to 33 are connected with a gas feed and gas discharge 50 having a pump 51 which is connected with the bore of the hollow electrode 31 via a gas feed line 58 having a shut-off device 52.
The gas feed line 58 also has an outlet opening 53 which can be activated by a shut-off device 54.
Further, the gas feed line 58 is provided with a pressure gauge 55 which is connected in a suitable manner with a regulating device 56 controlling the pump 51.
A gas feed 22 is provided in the wall 12 of the metallurgical vessel 10. An oxidizing fluid 65 can be introduced into the furnace space 18 through this gas feed 22.
The following media 60 are located in the metallurgical vessel: melt 61, slag 62, coke slack 63 and flue gas 64.
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Claims (22)
1. Method for processing free-flowing material mixed with additives, in particular filter dust from industrial metallurgical waste and domestic waste incineration plants, in a d.c. or a.c. low-shaft furnace filled with molten metal and slag, in which the material is inserted through the bore of at least one hollow electrode, the head of the electrode being immersed in the slag located in the vessel, and is applied to the surface of the slag located in the bore of the hollow electrode, characterized by the following steps:
a) the free-flowing material is mixed in the dry state with a reducing agent, b) the bore of the hollow electrode is closed at the foot of the electrode and the mixture is injected into the molten slag pneumatically in batches by influencing the gas pressure prevailing in the bore, c) heat is supplied to the mixture in predetermined quantities during the reaction between the mixture and the slag, d) components in the mixture which evaporate or are entrained by the combustion gas are sucked out above the surface of the slag and fed to a filter system and/or condenser system, e) melted components of the mixture having a greater specific mass than the slag sink into the slag and are tapped together with the slag, f) the remaining components of the mixture remain in the slag and are discharged along with the slag.
a) the free-flowing material is mixed in the dry state with a reducing agent, b) the bore of the hollow electrode is closed at the foot of the electrode and the mixture is injected into the molten slag pneumatically in batches by influencing the gas pressure prevailing in the bore, c) heat is supplied to the mixture in predetermined quantities during the reaction between the mixture and the slag, d) components in the mixture which evaporate or are entrained by the combustion gas are sucked out above the surface of the slag and fed to a filter system and/or condenser system, e) melted components of the mixture having a greater specific mass than the slag sink into the slag and are tapped together with the slag, f) the remaining components of the mixture remain in the slag and are discharged along with the slag.
2. Method according to claim 1, characterized in that additives having components, e.g.
quartz or lime, which assist in exerting an advantageous influence on the composition of the melt and on the sequence of the process are mixed with the free-flowing material.
quartz or lime, which assist in exerting an advantageous influence on the composition of the melt and on the sequence of the process are mixed with the free-flowing material.
3. Method according to claim 1, characterized in that the free-flowing material is mixed with a carbon carrier having a particle size at least three-times greater than that of the free-flowing material.
4. Method according to claim 3 or 2, characterized in that the mixture of free-flowing material, carbon carriers and additives is prepared in the form of pellets.
5. Method according to claim 1, characterized in that the mixture is applied in batches to the surface of the slag within the bore of the hollow electrode.
6. Method according to claim 1, characterized in that the slag is covered by a layer of reducing material.
7. Method according to claim 1, characterized in that the supply of heat is controlled by changing the ratio of electrical output to the charging rate and to the charging cycle of the mixture.
8. Method according to claim 1, characterized in that the individual temperatures of the metal, slag and gas are adjusted by changing the level of the slag and/or by changing the immersion depth of the electrode in the slag.
9. Method according to one of claims 6 to 8, characterized in that the reaction activity of the components of the mixture remaining in the slag is promoted by increasing the temperature of the slag.
10. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the components of the mixture which are evaporated and entrained by the flue gas are brought into contact with oxidizing agents in the furnace space above the covered surface of the slag during suction.
11. Method according to claim 10, characterized in that the waste gas is subjected to after-burning in an installation arranged downstream in order to process toxic components in the mixture which are resistant to high temperatures.
12. Device for processing free-flowing material having a metallurgical vessel with at least one electrode which projects into the vessel and heats the melt and slag, the electrode having an axial bore connected with a device for transporting the material having a device for feeding and discharging gaseous media to and from the bore of the hollow electrode, and can be closed by a cover which is connected with a gas cleaning arrangement via an outlet for carrying out the method according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the bore of the hollow electrode (31-33) can be closed at the foot end by a shut-off member (44), in that the device (50) has a measuring and regulating device (55, 56) for regulating the feed and discharge of the gaseous media with respect to time, pressure and quantity, in that the power supply (30) has elements (36) for maintaining constant current, and in that elements (37) are provided for regulating the electrical output.
13. Device according to claim 12, characterized in that the device (50) has a measuring and regulating device (55, 56) for regulating the feed and discharge of the gaseous media with respect to time, pressure and quantity.
14. Device according to claim 12, characterized in that at least one thyristor (36) is provided when the power supply operates in direct current.
15. Device according to claim 14, characterized in that the thyristor (36) is controllable and has elements (37) which are connected with a measuring and regulating device(38, 39) for changing the electrical output.
16. Device according to claim 15, characterized in that the elements (37) changing the electrical output are connected with measurement sensors (71) detecting the resistance of the slag.
17. Device according to claim 12, characterized in that the bore of the hollow electrode is connected with a material feed (40) which is constructed as a volumetric conveyor (42), e.g., as a screw or chain conveyor, for exact proportioning.
18. Device according to claim 12, characterized in that the material feed (40) has a lock (45) for feeding the burden in batches.
19. Device according to claim 18 or 17, characterized in that a cellular wheel (46) is used for feeding by batches with a volumetric conveyor.
20. Device according to claim 19 or 18, characterized in that the lock (45) or a cell of the cellular wheel (46) can be acted upon by a gaseous medium via a pressure line (57).
21. Device according to claim 8, characterized in that an additional electrode (35) is arranged in the furnace space (18) so as to project above the melt (12).
22. Device according to claim 8, characterized in that a gas feed (22) through which an oxidizing fluid (65) can be introduced into the furnace (18) is guided through the wall (12) of the metallurgical vessel (10).
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